tickle

//ˈtɪkəl//
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Verb

tickleInfinitive
ticklePresent tense
tickledPast tense
tickledPast participle
ticklingPresent participle
ticklesThird-person singular
1

To touch someone lightly in a way that causes laughter or twitching movements, typically on sensitive areas like the feet, sides, or underarms.

She tickled the baby's feet and made him laugh.

2

To cause a slight tingling or itching sensation.

The wool sweater tickles my neck.

3

To please or amuse someone; to appeal to someone's sense of humor or curiosity.

The comedian's joke really tickled the audience.

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Noun

1

An act of tickling or a sensation of being tickled.

She gave her little brother a tickle on his feet.

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